Gaura plant named &#39;Gaudpin&#39;

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct variety of  Gaura  plant, substantially as herein illustrated and described, characterized particularly as to novelty by a well-branched, compact habit, continuous flowering, white flowers with a pink edge, green foliage and early to flower.

LATIN NAME OF THE GENUS AND SPECIES OF THE PLANT CLAIMED

Gaura lindheimeri

VARIETAL DENOMINATION

‘Gaudpin’

BACKGROUND OF THE NEW PLANT

The present invention comprises a new and distinct Gaura plant,botanically known as Gaura lindheimeri, and hereinafter referred to bythe cultivar name ‘Gaudpin.’

The new cultivar was developed by the inventor in a controlled breedingprogram during 2000, Enkhuizen, The Netherlands. The new Gaura cultivaris characterized by a well-branched, compact habit, continuousflowering, green foliage and early to flower.

The female (seed) parent of ‘Gaudpin’ was ‘C0030-1,’ an unpatentedproprietary inbred line that is not known by any synonyms. The male(pollen) parent of ‘Gaudpin’ was ‘C0029-1,’ also a proprietary inbredline that is not known by any synonyms. ‘Gaudros’ was selected in May2001 as a single flowering plant from within the F1 plants of the abovestated cross and was initially designated ‘D0042-1.’

Asexual reproduction of the new cultivar at Enkhuizen, The Netherlandsand Sarrians, France was carried out by the use of terminal stemcuttings, and has demonstrated that the new variety is stable andreproduces true to type in successive generations of asexualreproduction.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It was found that the cultivar of the present invention:

-   -   a) Exhibits white flowers with a pink edge;    -   b) Forms green foliage; and    -   c) Exhibits an upright and very well branched growth habit

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

This new Gaura plant is illustrated by the accompanying photographicdrawing which shows blooms, buds and foliage of the plant in full color,the color shown being as true as can be reasonably obtained byconventional photographic procedures.

DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW CULTIVAR

The following detailed descriptions set forth the distinctivecharacteristics of this new Gaura. The data which defines thesecharacteristics were collected from asexual reproductions carried out inEnkhuizen, Netherlands. The plant history was taken on 16 weeks oldplants blossomed under natural light in a greenhouse and grown in a 13cm container.

Color readings were taken in the greenhouse under ambient light. Colorreferences are primarily to the RHS Colour Chart of The RoyalHorticultural Society of London. TABLE 1 Differences between the newcultivar ‘Gaudpin,’ its parents and a similar cultivar ‘Gaudpin’‘C0030-1’ ‘C0029-1’ ‘Siskyou Pink’ Flower color White White Rose PinkHeight 80 cm 120 cm 50 cm 60 cm Branching Very good Good Poor Poor‘Siskyou pink’ is not patented.

-   The plant:    -   -   Classification.—Botanical: Gaura — Species: Lindheimeri.        -   Parentage.—Female parent: A seedling named ‘C0030-1’ is one            of our seedlings from our C-generation of plants bred            in 2000. — Pollen parent: A seedling named ‘C0029-1’ is one            of our seedlings from our C-generation of plants bred in            2000.        -   Growth habit.—Upright.        -   Plant height.—70-90 cm.        -   Spreading area of plant.—28-35 cm.        -   Strength.—Very resistant to hot and cold weather.        -   Branching habit.—Freely branching and lateral branching at            every node.        -   Number of branches.—50-80.        -   Blooming period.—From May until November.        -   Propagation.—Vegerative stem cuttings.        -   Sexuality.—Hermaphrodite.        -   Time to initiate roots.—Approximately 12 days at            temperatures of 22 degrees centigrade is needed to produce            rooted cuttings.        -   Root system.—Fibrous, branching, the color is N157C.-   The stem:    -   -   Diameter.—2-3 mm.        -   Length.—70-90 cm.        -   Shape.—Round.        -   Anthocyan pigmentation.—Present, color 185A.        -   Color of the stem.—138D.        -   Length of internode.—15-35 mm, depending on the light where            the plant is propagated.        -   Pubescence.—Slightly pubescent.-   The foliage:    -   -   Phyllotaxis.—Alternate.        -   Shape of blade.—Lanceolate.        -   Attachment.—Sessile.        -   Texture.—Upper side: Slightly pubescent — Lower side:            Slightly pubescent.        -   Venation.—Pinnate.        -   Leaf margin.—Entire to very slightly dentate.        -   Leaf base.—Attenuate.        -   Leaf apex.—Acute.        -   Length.—30-65 mm.        -   Width.—14-25 mm.        -   Depth of incision.—Less than 1 mm.        -   Color.—Upper side: 141B — Lower side: 141C.        -   Color of venation.—Upper side: 143B — Lower side: 143B.-   The bud:    -   -   Pedicel length.—6-10 mm.        -   Pedicel diameter.—1 mm.        -   Pedicel color.—182B.        -   Pedicel surface.—Slightly hairy.        -   Stipule length.—1-4 mm.        -   Stipule width.—1-2 mm.        -   Stipule shape.—Lanceolate.        -   Stipule color.—Upper side: 181B — Lower side: 181C.        -   Bud size.—Diameter: 2 mm — Length: 6-8 mm.        -   Bud shape.—Tubular.        -   Bud colour.—181C.        -   Bud surface.—Pubescent.        -   Sepals.—Color (Upper side): 181C — Color (Lower side): 181D            — Form: Upright — Surface: Pubescent — Number: 4, fused at            tip — Length: 7-10 mm — Width: 2 mm — Shape: Tubular — Apex:            Acute — Base: Subcordate — Margin: Entire.-   The flower:    -   -   Type of inflorescence.—Spicate raceme.        -   Flower shape.—Single, cruciform.        -   Flower color.—Upper side: N155A in the center to 68B at the            edge — Lower side: N155A in the center to 68C at the edge.        -   Flower size.—Height: 14-16 mm — Width: 14-16 mm.        -   Petals, number.—4, non-overlapping.        -   Petal shape.—Oblanceolate.        -   Petal margin.—Entire.        -   Petal apex.—Acute to obtuse.        -   Petal base.—Attenuate.        -   Petal length.—7-10 mm.        -   Petal width.—6-9 mm.        -   Petal texture.—Smooth.        -   No. of flowers per inflorescence.—20-40.        -   Length of inflorescence (end).—30-50 cm.        -   Fragrance.—No fragrance.        -   Bloom time of one inflorescence.—New florets continue to            open in one inflorescence over a period of 25 days.        -   Lastingness of one flower.—3-4 days.        -   Number of flowers open at one time in one            inflorescence.—2-3.-   The reproductive organs:    -   -   Androecium.—Stamens quantity: 8 Stamen length: 12 mm Stamen            colour: N155A Anther shape: Elongated Anther length: 0.8 mm            Anther width: 0.3 mm Anther color: 7A Pollen amount:            Plentiful pollen Pollen color: 7A.        -   Gynoecium.—Pistils quantity: 1 Pistil length: 14 mm Stigma            color: 4C Stigma shape: Lobed Number of lobes: 4 Style            color: N155A Ovary color: 141D Ovary position: Inferior            Ovary shape: Elongated Ovary dimensions: 0.2 mm in width and            0.6 mm in length.-   Seeds: One seed is formed per flower    -   -   Seed size.—Length: 4 mm — Width: 1-2 mm.        -   1000 seeds weight.—4.8 grams.        -   Seed color.—181C.        -   Seed texture.—Smooth.-   Disease resistance: Resistance to pathogens has not been observed.-   Hardiness zone: ‘Gaudpin’ is hardy in zones eight (8) and above.

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Gaura plant named ‘Gaudpin,’ assubstantially illustrated and described herein.